Residents in Australian aged care homes are malnourished

Dr. Jonathan Foo from Monash University's Department of Physiotherapy co-authored a large-scale study revealing that 40% of residents in Australian aged care homes are malnourished. The study, published in Healthcare, highlights the lack of systematic processes to detect and treat malnutrition in aged care facilities. The research emphasises the importance of regular screening and improved nutritional care to address this issue, which costs the Australian Government approximately $9 billion annually. The study's findings align with the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety's call for improved nutrition in aged care.

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